Book description
Jules Gabriel Verne was born on February 8th, 1828 on Île Feydeau, a small artificial island on the Loire River in Nantes. His father wanted his son to take over the family law practice. Jules started along this course and despite graduating with a licence en droit in January 1851 was soon diverted by the lure of literature and by his own ambitious talents in this direction. He wrote for the theatre and for magazines and soon with the publication of his first novel; Five Weeks in a Balloon on January 31st, 1863 he had begun his career as an admired and popular author. For many, many years the works flowed, usually no less than and often more than two volumes per year. His meticulous research and imaginative setting and narratives soon established him as a top selling author and he became both famous and wealthy. By publishing firstly as a serialised book and then as a complete book sales swelled as did his reputation. His earnings increased further due to the runaway success from the stage adaptations of Le tour du monde en quatre-vingts jours (1874) and Michel Strogoff (1876), Strangely he was overlooked for honours. He was not even nominated for membership of the Académie Française. After the death of both his mother and Hetzel, Jules began to publish darker works but still at a prodigious rate. In 1888, Jules entered politics and was elected town councillor of Amiens, and then served for fifteen years. Jules was now entering the last period of his life. His works continued to flow albeit at a slower pace. His reconciled with his son, Michel who now became an active contributor to his father's works and, when the senior Verne died, would continue to contribute and publish his father's works, ensuring that the work was kept in the public eye and the legacy preserved. On March 24th, 1905, while ill with diabetes, Jules Verne died at his home at 44 Boulevard Longueville, Amiens. As a legacy Jules Verne is forever remembered as 'The Father of Science Fiction'. With his rigorous research Jules was not only able to make his works realistic but also to project forward and predict many new things that would eventually come to pass - either in real life or as the basis for others to use in their own science fiction. Extraordinary indeed.
King Bass
The app's recommendations are surprisingly accurate – it's like they know my taste perfectly! Decent audiobook but I think I would have enjoyed reading it more. Some of the more subtle humor didn't quite land in the audio format.
Tangerine
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Judge
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Most Wanted
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Ginger Chaos
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Athena Star
With ListenBook, my iPhone and iPad have become a gateway to a world of captivating stories. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval add a professional touch to my carefully curated audiobook collection.
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Low Menace
ListenBook's extensive library and user-friendly interface have made it my go-to app. Simplifying audiobook management – this app's functionality is a true asset.
Red Pepper
ListenBook's commitment to providing a smooth and enjoyable listening experience is evident in every detail. ListenBook has brought the joy of audiobooks back into my life in a whole new way. Perfect for studying with its playback controls and audio filters. Excellent app!
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This app is a book lover's dream come true – a vast library right at your fingertips. I'm grateful for ListenBook's seamless compatibility with a variety of formats – it's a true lifesaver. Auto-rewind is a very handy feature. Excellent app. This audiobook was neither good nor bad - simply average. The narrator's delivery was professional but uninspired, and the recording quality was clean though not exceptional. It provided satisfactory entertainment without standing out from similar titles.
Drop Stone
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Mud Pie Man
ListenBook has reignited my love for storytelling and learning, one audio file at a time. Audiobook pleasure simplified – this app's design is a standout.
Steel Solstice
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Steel
Gone are the days of straining my eyes to read – this app lets me 'read' with my ears, anywhere, anytime. Finally, an app that lets me organize my audiobooks effortlessly. The library organization and book groups feature make navigation a breeze.
Lime
My kids are hooked on the children's audiobook collection – it's a parenting win! The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app.
Gbbledgoodk
This app's convenience has turned my exercise sessions into enlightening moments. ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book. ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
Mad Robin
I can’t believe how easy it is to manage my audiobook library with ListenBook. Highly recommended! This was a competent audiobook production with no major flaws. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough and the audio quality was acceptable, though not exceptional. While the performance didn't particularly stand out, it served its purpose adequately for my daily commute.
Cosmic Presence
Audiobook excellence – this app's design enhances my reading experience. Audiobooks have become my constant companions, and this app's seamless functionality and diverse compatibility ensure that every tale is a captivating journey. 🌌🎧 Playback speed and volume controls are fantastic. The app's ability to handle various audio formats is impressive. No more file conversions! This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark feature—it saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend!
NexusNomad
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Necromancer
Thanks to this app, listening to audiobooks has become a delightful habit. ListenBook has become my constant companion, filling my days with captivating narratives. Efficiency meets audiobooks – this app's functionality is a true standout. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback options are essential for my audiobook enjoyment and study.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience